East TN student stabbed at South Greene High School

Greeneville, Tenn - A stabbing, involving two students, occurred in South Greene High School shortly before 8 am Tuesday.

Wings Air Rescue airlifted the male victim to an area hospital.

Director of Greene County Schools Dr. Vicki Kirk said a male student stabbed the victim in the back before school started. The fight happened in the cafeteria and continued in to the hallway of the school. Dr. Kirk told 10News a female student was able to overcome the suspect in a couple minutes after the fight broke out. The student suspect is now in custody. Officials have not released a name at this time.

Officials brought all the students in to the gym and placed the school on lockdown for about 45 minutes. The school returned to its normal schedule by 8:30 a.m.

Dr. Kirk said additional counselors are at the school help students and faculty cope with what happened this morning.

Greene County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident, and deputies are currently on scene.

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East TN student stabbed at South Greene High School

Greeneville, Tenn - A stabbing, involving two students, occurred in South Greene High School shortly before 8 am Tuesday.Wings Air Rescue airlifted the male victim to an area hospital.Director of